title: Managing the pain of bone metastases in the home environment.
abstract: This article presents an in-depth review of the medical, pharmacological and nursing interventions needed to relieve the pain experienced with bone metastases. Covered areas include: Pathophysiology. Clinical presentation of bone pain. Treatment options. Therapeutic interventions. The hospice nurse as an agent of hope. In addition, a comprehensive presentation of nonopioid medications used in managing bone pain is provided in table format.
authors.affiliation: Home Infusion Nurse, Apria Healthcare, Delhi, California, USA.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000556:secondary*; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics